Las Palmas coach Pepe Mel says Barcelona should keep hold of Pedri next season.

The midfielder, 17, spent this term on-loan with Las Palmas.

Mel said, "I said goodbye to Pedri as if I would see him more here (next season) but it is not up to us or him.

"We'll be optimistic but if I was Barca coach I would keep him because when he gets the ball and they see how he links up, they will find he's got a lot to offer and is at a fantastic level."